Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Edward S. Curtis by Barry Pritzker, 1993
Located in London, GB
Edward S. Curtis
By Barry Pritzker
Published by JG Press, North Dighton, Massachusetts, 1993. Hard Back in Dust Jacket. First edition. Black boards with gold lettering to spine...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Vintage 1960's Omega De Ville Swiss Made 18k Gold Plated Ladies Watch
By Omega
Located in London, GB
1969 Omega De Ville mechanical watch, with deep blue sea dial, 18K gold plated watch case, original strap and applied hour markers at the cardinal positions 3,6,9 & 12.
The watch ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid-Century Virgin to the Child Enamelled Plaque, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus enameled wall plaque.
French, mid-century.
Reproduction from a stained glass window of Reims cathedral (13th century) ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Enamel
Set of 2 Early XX Century Metal Dragon Shaped Fireplace Holders
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal traditional Catalan fireplace holders with a dragon shape.
Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent wi...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Classic Retro Chrome Mike by Bouyer Set on a Marble Table Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Classic Retro Chrome Mike by Bouyer set on a marble table stand
A Classic of its time, this Bouyer 709 Goose Neck Microphone would be great in a 60s Retro design...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Chrome
1940's-50s Playground / Carnival Elephant Slide, Garden Ornament, Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage 1940's-1950's Elephant themed playground slide. Garden ornament, sculpture. Children's outdoor slide retaining painted elephant to both sides,...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool.
Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, .
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Paul Laszlo Catalog from 1947
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Scarce, self-published, 102-page catalog with laminated boards showcasing Paul Laszlo's work in and around Beverly Hills between 1937-1947. The Hungarian born and Vienna-educated Las...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Padova Babe Spoon, a Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of 4 Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti sterling silver babe spoons presented in a dark blue original Tiffany box. each spoon is signed T& Co Sterling Peretti @Italy 1984. A high value collective items for the fans of the model and jewelry designer Elsa Peretti and lovers of Tiffany's vintage pieces.
About Elsa Peretti:
Elsa Peretti, OMRI OMM, was an Italian jewelry designer and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Aluminum Hat Block Mold Form, circa Mid-20th Century with American Nut S
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Vintage aluminum hat block mold form, circa mid-20th century. With new American nut stand.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Aluminum
Early XX Century Metal Scythe Sharpener
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique metal scythe sharpener farming tool.
Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass Dolphin Sconces Black Shade, France, 1950, Pair
By E. Guillemard, Maison Lancel
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel 2 Light Brass dolphin sconces, wall lights with Black shades.
These animal sculpture lighting was made in the style of E....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Brass and Black Iron Italian Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Modern gilded brass and black iron ashtray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1950s.
This astonishing piece is going to be loved by the mix...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Brass
Southern Interiors of Charleston South Carolina, Samuel & Narcissa Chamberlain
Located in London, GB
Southern Interiors of Charleston, South Carolina, 1956
Published by Hastings House, New York, 1956 1st Edition.
A rare reference of lost classical interiors and antique collecti...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Kenneth Patchen Artist Book with Original Painting
Located in New York, NY
Panels for the Walls of Heaven, a square octavo volume of poems, abstract illustrations (based on paintings by the author) and outre typography, by experimental poet and artist Kenneth Patchen, published by Bern Porter...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Murano Seguso Styled Amethyst Art Glass Cigar Ashtray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Mid-Century Modern unique art glass cigar ashtray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Murano Italy in circa 1965 in the style of Angelo Seguso. The body of the ashtra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Art Glass
Fallingwater A Frank Lloyd Wright Country House by Edgar Kaufmann Book, 1986
By Edgar Kaufmann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fallingwater, A Frank lloyd Wright Country House, Edgar K. Kaufmann, 1986
" Fallingwater - a Frank Lloyd Wright Country House " Vintage 1986 1st Edition Modernism Architecture Large...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Alessandro Albrizzi Backgammon Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Complete vintage modern black Lucite backgammon set designed by Alessandro Albrizzi includes game board, a thick Lucite box for the Bakelite chips, two Lucite dice cups...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Jean Dubuffet , Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent Limited Edition, 1st 1967
Located in London, GB
Jean Dubuffet. Cerceaux ‘Sorcellent by Max Loreau. Edition Jeanne Bucher, Editions Beyeler, Paris, 1967. Limited edition of 800 of which this is no. 496.
Contains 20 original colo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lady's Vintage Black Mink Hat by I. Magnin & Co. Circa 1965
By I. Magnin
Located in Incline Village, NV
Well made black mink hat designed and sold by I. Magnin & Company in the mid 1960's. The style, undoubtedly worn and made popular by Julie Christie in t...
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1860s American Antique Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fur
Exhibit A - Guy Bourdin - 1st Edition, Jonathan Cape, 2001
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Jonathan Cape, London, 2001
Exhibit A is a definitive look at the work and life of one of the most important visual artists of t...
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Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Rare Lenaerts Carousel Motorbike, Belgium, 1950s
By Jeff Lenaerts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare carousel motorbike, manufactured by Lenaerts, circa 1950.
This eye-catching model remains in beautiful original condition. It is made of high quality metal in a nice g...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Vintage Matisse Costume Green Enamel With Copper Necklace, 1960s
By Matisse Renoir 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Matisse costume green enamel with copper necklace, 1960s.
Makers mark at the opening.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Exquisite Sterling Silver Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A very unique and quite stunning work. We haven't seen another quite like it. The workmanship and design are exquisite. Very eye-catching and unique.
Sure to bring pleasure to th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
1940s Los Castillo Abstract Cross Thick Mahogany Wood + Sterling Silver Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC offers
Modernist Abstract Sterling Silver Cross in Mahogany Wood. Mexico, 1940s
Attribution to Los Castillo of Mexico
Dimensions are: 4.5 H x 2.75 W x .5
Original Unrestored...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modernist Silver Bow Brooch by John Laritzen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Remarkable modernist brooch by Danish Silversmith John Lauritzen. Hallmarked 830s and signed John L., Denmark. Measurements: 48 x 28 mm.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Stocks and Bonds Board Game by 3M
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury stocks and Bonds board game by 3M, circa 1964. This set is in excellent condition and appears to have never been played. Stocks & Bonds is a "stock market game for investors and speculators of all ages and incomes" according to the box. This game is complete and consists of a stock board, chalk, eraser, dice, calculator, securities review cards, record sheets, situation cards, stock certificates...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Over Europe Book by Jan Morris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Over Europe book, September 1, 1992
by Jan Morris (Author).
Fabulous aerial photographs of Europe, with text by Jan Morris! Front of dust jacket has wonderful photograph of Chateau...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rare Hi-Lo Collapsible Modernist Bicycle by Cleveland Company MDT
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare Hi-Lo Collapsible modernist streamline bicycle by Cleveland Company,, M D T,, Amazing design and condition, bike comes apart for easy compact transport and storage, Retains all ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Steel, Chrome
Treasury of American Design Volume 1 & 2 Ed. Clarence P. Hornung
Located in London, GB
Treasury of American Design
Ed. Clarence P. Hornung; J. Carter Brown (foreword); Holger Cahill (introduction)
Published by Harry N. Abrams Inc, New York 1976. 2 volume hard back ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Mid-Century Hand Painted Bull's Head Butcher's Shop Advertising Wall Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 1960s era molded fiberglass and hand painted bull's head is unsigned, but believed to be a generic advertising wall decoration from a butcher shop. This head is hand painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Fiberglass
Luxury Set Smoke Steel and 1970 Swarovsky Crystals for a Big Yacht Diamonds Chic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Luxury set smoke steel and 1970 Swarovsky crystals for a big yacht diamonds chic.
Precious objects of great value, of great quality of execution.
Cigarettes box height cm.13.5, dia...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Relief Tile Plaque by Helmut Schaffenacker
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern large relief tile handmade fat lava Helmut Schaffenacker ceramic wall plaque sail boats colorful abstract West German art.
Wonderful and colorful midcentury matte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Ceramic
Vintage Sterling Silver Pin Brooch by Erik Granith, Finland, 1966
By Erik Granit
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round silver pin brooch with a dangle ball in the middle by Erik Granit, Finland, 1966. Ball clasp closure. Unique midcentury and Classic silver brooch sui...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Op to Pop: Furniture of the 1960s -Cara Greenberg- 1st Edition, Bullfinch, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Bullfinch Press, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1999.
Sharing the ability to both startle and delight, the furniture design of the 1960s is presented here, from its roots to the influences of its design. This book serves as a colorful visual tour, featuring 250 photographs as well as a source guide to the growing number of outlets for 1960s furniture design...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Modigliani the Sculptor, Book
By Amedeo Modigliani, Alfred Werner
Located in London, GB
Published by Art, Inc, New York, first edition, 1962.
This was the first book published on Modigliani's sculpture, the book is filled with beautifully printed black and white imag...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Walter Bosse Cow Figurine Table Thermometer by Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming sculptural Austrian midcentury desk thermometer, displaying a cow with a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria i...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
Jacques Adnet Style Mid-Century Modern Leather Barometer, France, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet style Mid-Century Modern leather barometer, France 1950s
In a very good general condition.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Israel Katzman HC Book 1964 Architecture La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana
By Javier Senosianin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Book
Limited Availability Book by Israel Katzman titled La Arquitectura Contemporanea Mexicana
Hard Cover. Published 1964. Original Dust Jacket.
Modern masters of contemporary Archit...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1950s Retro Midcentury Perforated Metal Basket Office Desk Car Key Dish Bowl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Architectural tabletop key basket.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Horn Speaker
By Altec Lansing Corporation
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A multicellular galvanized outdoor horn speaker.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
Botanical Ceramic Educational Blooming Hazelnut Intersection
By Osterloh Modell
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand painted ceramic intersection of a blooming Hazelnut, Corylus Avellana. This rare sculptural piece is in great condition as can be seen in the images. Made in Leipzig, German Democratic Republic...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Joaquin Taller Tinta Ecuador Turquoise Onyx Birds Silver MCM Sculptures
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Pair of birds with some denting, and heavy patinations, normal tarnishing to dark tarnishing and black staining.
Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa (1934- )
The original taller was ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Shops in the United States - E. Nicholson & George Nelson - 1946
Located in London, GB
Published by the Architectural Book Publishing Company, second printing, revised and enlarged edition, 1946.
With text by Emrich Nicholson and a fore...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Paper
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
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Silver
Midcentury Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Magazine Rack with Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Brass and wrought iron magazine rack in brass with ashtray, 1950s.
A magnificent and elegant piece where an artisanal work on materials meets Classic midcentury design.
A must...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
Atelier International Limited & Cassina Trade Catalogue Binder, 1988
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Vico Magistretti, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Atelier International Limited & Cassina Trade catalogue Binder, 1988. Rare anthology of Cassina / AI offerings including the Master’s Collection in the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Minding the Store by Stanley Marcus First Edition Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a signed first edition of ‘Minding the Store’ a memoir by Stanley Marcus.
Published by Little, Brown (1974).
First edition second printing. Pages 383.
Dust cover ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Dunhill Black Leather and Cork Humidor
Located in New York, NY
A black leather and cork cigar humidor by Dunhill of England. Signed. Portugal, circa 1950.
Made of cork with black leather banding and removable cover. Underside of cover incl...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cork, Glass, Leather
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Life Magazine President Johnson, December 1964
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage LIFE Magazine from December 1963. This piece is in a wonderful vintage condition consistent with age and use. We think this would be a great gift for the political junkie per...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Jacques Adnet, Black Leather Pipes Displayer, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Christian Art in Africa and Asia - Arno Lehmann - 1st Edition, Concordia, 1969
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Concordia Publishing House, St Louis & London 1969.
An important and appreciative visual study of Christian artists across Africa, Asia and with several ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hobé Double Strand Necklace with Glass Beads and Gold Tone Filigree
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal and stunning vintage Hobé crystal necklace and earrings set. Double stranded glass and crystal beads with gold-tone filigree accent. In excellent vintage condition with all original beads.
Striking and impossible to miss! This vintage Hobé double strand necklace with its gorgeous egg-shaped glass beads, iridescent champagne colored half-egg glass beads, and aurora borealis glass beads which are accented with faceted amber glass beads and gold-tone filigree, is phenomenal. There are six of the main and largest egg...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Italian Ceramic Glazed Ash 420 Ashtray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian ceramic ash 420 ashtray - beautiful handmade ceramic piece.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic
Elis Kauppi for Kupitaan Kulta Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
By Elis Kauppi, Kupittaan Kulta 1
Located in Garnerville, NY
Sterling silver pendant with a faceted (most likely) smokey quartz stone. Fully signed, .925, Finland with Kupitaan Kulta anvil hallmark. This modernist gem possibly resembles a hamm...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Suite of 9 Vintage Eiffel Tower in Reduced Model, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 vintage Eiffel Tower in reduced model,
circa 1970-1980
Dimensions of the biggest 25 x 12 x 12 cm
Dimensions of the smallest 5 x 2 x2 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Chrome Tubular Steel Catalogue, Thonet, 1980s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- maker: Thonet
- reprint
- perfect original condition.
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mid-century Modern Georges Briard Stained Mosaic Lighter
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-century modern Georges Briard blue and green mosaic stained glass lighter. Colorful and stylish this is a must have for your mid-century lifestyle. I have the matching service tr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Line Vautrin, Dunhill, and Kay Bojesen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $130,932 while the average work can sell for $755.
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